Friend of Jesus
- Tell a friend about Jesus and how good He is to you.
- Invite a friend to a meeting at your church.
- With adult help, prepare a devotional or prayer to be given at Sabbath School, a club meeting, or school.
- Visit a shut-in or older person from your church or community. Take him/her a picture or card you have made.
- Attend a baptism and discuss what it means.
- Explain what it means to be a friend of Jesus and name five of Jesus' friends listed in your Bible.
- Be able to say a prayer at mealtime and one at bedtime.
- Speak kindly to those around you. Discuss how being kind to others is also being a friend of Jesus.
Helps
- Help the children learn to verbalize their love for Jesus and to share that love with others. Pray simple prayers to show their love for Jesus.
- Encourage the children to invite a non-SDA friend. Discuss how they can be a good example by sitting quietly in church, walking softly, singing, kneeling for prayer, being kind, etc.
- Show the children how to prepare a simple talk or prayer. Keep it age appropriate, encouraging their own ideas.
- Visit shut-ins and have the children bring something they have made to them. The shut-in may be an adult or child. Help your children realize that caring for this friend of Jesus is loving Jesus, too.
- Explain baptism, that it was Jesus' example for us, and attend one.
- Children may list disciples or other friends, such as Mary, Martha, Lazarus, etc.
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- Jesus knows our thoughts and actions. Be kind as Jesus was.
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